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Trip Planner:   Asia  /  South Korea  /  Gyeongsangbuk-do  /  Gyeongju  /  Gyeongju Historic Area

Gyeongju Historic Area, Gyeongju

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#6 of 25 in Historic Sites in Gyeongju
World heritage site · Historic Site · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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The sprawling World Heritage Site of Gyeongju Historic Area preserves the history and culture of the Silla Kingdom's ancient capital. Considered one of the largest outdoor museums in the world, the idyllic area contains ruins of temples, palaces, and pagodas, as well as many other cultural artifacts. Among the smaller distinct areas, don't miss the Mount Namsan Belt: centered around the revered mountain, it reveals pre-Buddhist shamanistic artifacts, as well as the ruins of hundreds of Buddhist relics and structures. See Gyeongju Historic Area and all Gyeongju has to offer by arranging your trip with our Gyeongju online trip maker.
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Tours to Gyeongju Historic Area

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Duration: 2 days
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Gyeongju Historic Area reviews

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  • By vbrowning1
    We are so pleased we chose to come to their area rather than another big town. Gorgeous old houses, wonderful historic sites, good food. We just loved it!. Make the effort to come. 
    We are so pleased we chose to come to their area rather than another big town. Gorgeous old houses, wonderful historic sites, good food. We just loved it!. Make the effort to come.  more »
  • By Alun_in_London
    Just walking around this bizarre town is rewarding enough. The grassy domes are a little monotonous but their historic reasons for being there make up for it. 
    Just walking around this bizarre town is rewarding enough. The grassy domes are a little monotonous but their historic reasons for being there make up for it.  more »
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Popular things to do in Gyeongju

Bulguksa Temple ©
World heritage site
Bulguksa Temple
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Seokguram ©
World heritage site
Seokguram
2.9
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Gyeongju National Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Gyeongju National Museum
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Columnar Jointing Observation Deck
Lookout
Columnar Jointing Observation Deck
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Historic Sites in Gyeongju

Cheomseongdae Observatory ©
Historic Site
Cheomseongdae Observatory
3.8
Duration: 2 hours
Cheonmachong Tomb ©
Historic Site
Cheonmachong Tomb
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Yangdong Folk Village ©
World heritage site
Yangdong Folk Village
4.0
Duration: 2 hours
Girimsa Temple ©
Religious Site
Girimsa Temple
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Gyeongju

Gyeongju National Park ©
National Park
Gyeongju National Park
4.6
Duration: 8 hours
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village ©
Landmark
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
3.5
Duration: 2 hours
Woljeonggyo Bridge ©
Bridge
Woljeonggyo Bridge
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Royal Tomb of King Taejong Muyeol ©
Historic Site
Royal Tomb of King Taejong Muyeol
4.1
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Gyeongju

Juwangsan National Park ©
National Park
Juwangsan National Park
Cheongsong-gun
4.4
Duration: 8 hours
Donghwasa ©
Religious Site
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Daegu
4.3
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Daewangam Park ©
Park
Daewangam Park
Ulsan
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Gatbawi Rock ©
Monument
Gatbawi Rock
Gyeongsan
4.3
Duration: 2 hours

Theme Parks in Gyeongju

Gyeongju World ©
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Gyeongju World
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park ©
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Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park
3.8
Duration: 2 hours
Gyeongju California Beach Water Park
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Gyeongju California Beach Water Park
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
Blue One Water Park ©
Water Park
Blue One Water Park
3.8
Duration: 8 hours

Nearby attractions in Gyeongju

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond ©
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Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Daereungwon Tomb Complex ©
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Daereungwon Tomb Complex
4.2
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Bomun Lake ©
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Bomun Lake
4.0
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Gyeongju Bird Park
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Gyeongju Bird Park
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